Wednesday 12th March The Waterfall on the East Dart

A very different day for our walk today.  A thick mist on the drive out but it soon burned off and the cold wind from yesterday had gone.

It was still a little chilly as we setting off from the car park following the track north.

A few minutes later we were at the gate leading on to the moor.

The track through Braddon Lake.  It is surprising just how much the surface mud has dried out although....

...there were still a few wet patches on the track.

After moderate uphill section we arrived at the wall.  By now the mist had gone, we were much hotter and with excess clothing removed were dressed for a fine summers day.

Lots of vapour trails in the blue sky overhead - using his app Terry told us that at least two of them were on route to the Caribbean.




















We headed over to the little waterfall on the East Dart River.

 One of my favourite places on the moor.


Not spectacular for sure but so pretty.

After a break we followed the river back.
 

Crossing the stream at the end of the valley and then...

...past the Beehive hut - a remnant from the tinner's works in the valley in the 18th Century.

Gently back up to Hartland Tor.

The view back to Sittaford Tor in the far distance.

Then down and back to Postbridge - with the Clapper Bridge under the road bridge.

Lunch in the Prince of Wales with John, Peter, Jane, Phil and Terry